Bio

Colin Nelson was named the Eureka College men's soccer head coach on May 18, 2026. The 2026 season will mark the first season with Nelson at the helm of the Red Devils.

Nelson joined the Eureka coaching staff ahead of the 2024 season, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the Red Devils' program. He began his coaching journey with the Midwest Wings Soccer Club, where he focused on developing players and organizing training sessions while pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at Olivet Nazarene University.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Nelson furthered his education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration while serving as first assistant coach at Olivet Nazarene. During his time with the Tigers, he played a pivotal role in the program's success, organizing training sessions, serving as head recruiting coordinator, and assisting with scholarship allocation.

Under Nelson's guidance, Olivet Nazarene posted a 16-2-3 record in 2022 and a 12-4-3 record in 2023, capturing two Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season titles and two CCAC conference championships. The program produced three All-American recipients and eleven CCAC All-Conference nominations during Nelson's tenure.

In addition to his collegiate experience, Nelson has been involved with Chicago Empire South, contributing to player development and collegiate player placement. He currently serves as U17 Head Coach (2024–2025), U19 Head Coach (2024–2026), and U19 MLS NEXT Head Coach (2026–present) with Central Illinois United.

Nelson holds a United Soccer Coaches Level 1 Goalkeeping License, an FA Level 1 Talent Identification certification, and a US Soccer Coaching D License.